AU - Murray Bridge - Race 1

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

35.2K

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Verdict

CZECH OUT (2) settled midfield then made good inroads to finish fourth when resuming over 5 ½f at Morphettville last start. Anchored by 59.5kgs that day so down to 57.5kgs helps. Placed in a Listed race when second-up last prep which is an outstanding form line. Looks a bit better than these. The Stokes-trained OUR BRAVE BOY (7), first-up from a 15-week break is the obvious danger. Showed pace and held on for second when fresh last prep over this trip at Caulfield Heath. Trialling well and should be prominent for a long way. UPSANDDOWNS (10) did his best work late to get up for third on debut recently over 5 ½f at this track. Tackling Saturday grade this time and coming back in trip isn't perfect, but there is a stack of room for improvement. ASTERNAL LOVE (16) disappointed at $1.95 on debut here 17 days ago. Deserves another chance. CRAZYABOUTZOU (12) has only raced once and should be ready to run well off a seven-month break after a nice jump-out at Morphettville recently.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 12 in a 3yo Bm64 at Morphettville on September 12 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Barghest with 131lbs at $17. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 9 in the LR Without Fear (Queen Adelaide) Stakes at Morphettville on April 11 over 5 ¼f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Verzain with 127lbs at $91. Has a touch of class and there is plenty of improvement to come. 1st Pick 2 Czech Out Jockey: Taylor Johnstone Trainer: Gordon Richards & Damien Moyle J: Taylor Johnstone T: Gordon Richards & Damien Moyle	186	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 12 in a 3yo Bm64 at Morphettville on September 12 over 5 ½f, 4.5 len behind Barghest with 131lbs at $17. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 9 in the LR Without Fear (Queen Adelaide) Stakes at Morphettville on April 11 over 5 ¼f, on a slow track, 1.2 len behind Verzain with 127lbs at $91. Has a touch of class and there is plenty of improvement to come.
7	Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp June 13 over 5f, soft track, 5 len behind Mbube carrying 126lbs at $5.50. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp May 20 over 5f, soft track, 1.3 len behind Vega Vixen carrying 130lbs at $2.60. Anticipating him to hit the ground running again this campaign. 2nd Pick 7 Our Brave Boy Jockey: Noel Callow Trainer: Phillip & Tommy Stokes J: Noel Callow T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes	143	-	-	-	67%
Analysis Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp June 13 over 5f, soft track, 5 len behind Mbube carrying 126lbs at $5.50. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp May 20 over 5f, soft track, 1.3 len behind Vega Vixen carrying 130lbs at $2.60. Anticipating him to hit the ground running again this campaign.
10	At debut, made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at this track on September 9 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Simply Mac carrying 123lbs at $13. Looms as a serious contender. 3rd Pick 10 Upsanddowns Jockey: Harry Grace Trainer: Stephen Theodore J: Harry Grace T: Stephen Theodore	92	-	-	-	10%
Analysis At debut, made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at this track on September 9 over 5 ½f, 2 len behind Simply Mac carrying 123lbs at $13. Looms as a serious contender.

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